Drawing on insights from more than 60 organizations, the report establishes a baseline for understanding and strengthening the US social connection ecosystem.

One-fifth of Americans age 50 or older live alone, increasing their risk of social isolation and loneliness — factors ...

You've probably heard that human beings are "social animals." That doesn't just mean we tend to interact with each other; it means that as a species, we need social connection to thrive, and isolation ...

Loneliness and social isolation carry the same health risk as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, according to experts who say loneliness is on the rise in the U.S. Recent data from Gallup finds that about ...

Research confirms that social isolation and loneliness significantly impact health and mortality, even if not listed on death certificates. BYU psychology and neuroscience professor, Julianne ...

I came to the social skills group to make friends. At 11 years old, I had close to none. Each week, we would learn about different skills. Things like how to say hello, how to say goodbye, how loud to ...

In today’s increasingly digital world, where people can go days without meaningful in-person interaction, the importance of social connections often gets overlooked. Yet, these human bonds do more ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. A new study confirms what urban residents and advocates have ...

Loneliness poses a similar risk to numerous health outcomes as smoking and obesity. Healthcare providers nevertheless overlook social connection as a key factor for physical health, reported a new ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Rachel Montañez covers burnout and career advancement topics. Burnout has become part of our daily vocabulary. According to recent ...